Children and Youth Program – Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
| What is it? | Children and Youth Program – Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture |
| Area of focus |
Programs & Resources for Non-Status Families and Youth Trauma-informed Settlement Support Supporting Children’s Learning |
| Agency/ Provider | The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) |
| Description | The CCVT Children & Youth program works to support survivors of torture and/or war and their families in the process of successful integration into Canadian society, works for their protection and integrity, and raises awareness of the continuing effects of torture and war on survivors and their families. Rooted in a holistic model of service delivery, programming includes trauma-informed settlement counselling, individualized matching with tutors/mentors, music, arts, and recreational activities, and an afterschool educational support program four days weekly. |
| Communities Served | The CCVT serves survivors of torture, war, crimes against humanity, and/or human trafficking, and family members of survivors. |
| Languages Served | Services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Amharic, Tigrinya, Somali, Tamil, and Portuguese. Interpreters will be used whenever possible to facilitate access to service for those who speak other languages not represented among CCVT staff. |
| Website | http://www.ccvt.org/ |
| Contact Information |
Teresa Dremetsikas, Program Manager: 416 363 1066 x 228 Amy Soberano, Child & Youth Settlement/Trauma Counselor, Downtown Location: 416 363 1066 x 279 Hiwot Adane, Child & Youth Settlement/Trauma Counselor, Scarborough Location: 416 750 3045 Samina Zubairi, Youth Worker: 416 363 1066 x 233 |
| Client Outreach and Support Tips | Workers and/or potential clients can call CCVT to schedule an Intake appointment with a Counselor, who can then make appropriate internal and external referrals to meet the needs of individuals and families. |